Port of Nuwaybi' (EGNUW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Nuwaybi' (UN/LOCODE EGNUW) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Aqaba. It sits at 28.9667° N, 34.6500° E. The port reports cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
Egypt
UN/LOCODE
EGNUW
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
28.9667° N, 34.6500° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Aqaba; Red Sea; Indian Ocean
Region
Egypt Red Sea

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Distance
38 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nuwaybi'

Where is Port of Nuwaybi' located?

Port of Nuwaybi' is a seaport located in Egypt, on the Gulf of Aqaba. Its coordinates are 28.9667° N, 34.6500° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nuwaybi'?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nuwaybi' is EGNUW — country code EG, location code NUW.

How deep is Port of Nuwaybi'?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nuwaybi' has cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Nuwaybi' require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nuwaybi'.

What type of harbor is Port of Nuwaybi'?

Port of Nuwaybi' is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Nuwaybi' are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →